Wheel of the Year

Celebrate the changing seasons through the eight Sabbats of the Wheel of the Year. Discover the traditions, folklore, symbols, seasonal recipes, rituals and correspondences associated with Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lughnasadh and Mabon. Whether you’re following a pagan path or simply enjoying seasonal living, these guides will help you mark each turning of the year with intention.

What Is Samhain? The History, Traditions & Meaning of the Witch’s New Year

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As October draws towards its end, the nights lengthen. Leaves gather beneath the trees. The last warmth of summer has disappeared, fires are lit earlier, and Halloween decorations begin appearing in windows. But for many witches and Pagans, the end of October marks something older and deeper than modern Halloween. Samhain. Pronounced roughly “SOW-en” (with

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Black and white Samhain banner featuring a raven, cauldron, pumpkins, candles and an ancient stone circle beneath a moonlit sky, illustrating the history and traditions of Samhain.

What Is Samhain? History, Traditions & How to Celebrate the Witches’ New Year

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As the leaves turn golden, the evenings draw in and the air carries the scent of autumn, many witches and pagans begin preparing for one of the most significant festivals of the year: Samhain. Often called the Witches’ New Year, Samhain marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker half

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